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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.95, 13,045.32 and 3,150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.95, 13,045.32 and 3,150.86 is: 4,725.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.95 : 13,045.32 = 3,150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.95/13,045.32 = 3,150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.95x = 13,045.32 × 3,150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.95x = 41,103,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,103,911.75/8,698.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.16

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